Deep Vita A Retinol Serum

Name: Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum
Brand: Medicube

serum

Overall score8.9

Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum scores 8.9/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in hydration efficacy (9.8) and low irritation risk (9.5).

✶ Hero ingredients

#2Dipropylene Glycol

Glycol-based humectant

#3Butylene Glycol

Lightweight humectant and solvent

#4Glycerin

One of the most effective humectants

Score breakdown

Overall

8.9

Hydration Efficacy9.8

Irritation Risk9.5

Active Ingredient Strength6.7

Ingredient Transparency8.8

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

Scores last verified: April 2026

What makes Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum stand out

Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum is an excellent serum with an overall score of 8.9/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on hydration (9.8) and low irritation risk (9.5) and active strength (6.7).

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Dry or dehydrated skin — strong moisture-binding profile
✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags

Key ingredients

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Dipropylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
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Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #3 in the INCI list
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Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #4 in the INCI list
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Niacinamide
Works on your skin — #7 in the INCI list
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Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Softens and smooths — #8 in the INCI list

What creators are saying

TikTok

Based on these TikTok captions, reviewers consistently praise the Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum for being gentle yet effective, particularly highlighting its ability to reduce fine lines and improve skin texture without causing irritation. They specifically recommend it for beginners who want to start using retinol or those with sensitive skin types who typically struggle with harsher retinol products. However, these captions are quite promotional and lack specific details about potential drawbacks or more nuanced experiences with the product.

Based on 3 creator reviews

Full ingredient list

53 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Water #2Dipropylene Glycol #3Butylene Glycol #4Glycerin #5Propanediol #62-Hexanediol #7Niacinamide #8Coco-Caprylate/Caprate #9Squalane #10Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate #11Dimethyl Isosorbide #12Pentylene Glycol #13Panthenol #16Hydrogenated Lecithin #17Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer #18Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer #19Sucrose Palmitate #20Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride #22Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate #23Tromethamine #24Ethylhexylglycerin #25Glyceryl Stearate Citrate #26Allantoin #27Biosaccharide Gum-1 #28Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate #29Xanthan Gum #30Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil #31Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil #32Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil #33Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil #34Adenosine #35Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil #37Sodium Hyaluronate #38Disodium Edta #39Retinol #40Bakuchiol #41Retinyl Palmitate #42Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols #43Linoleic Acid #44Cholesterol #45Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate #46Ceramide Np #48Retinyl Linoleate #50Beta-Glucan #52Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate #53Potassium Cetyl Phosphate #54Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate #55Silica #56Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate #57Tocopherol #58Hydrolyzed Collagen #59Retinyl Retinoate #64Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient15
Draws in moisture10
Works on your skin9
Softens and smooths9
Holds the formula together4
Keeps the product fresh2
UV protection2
Formula balancers2

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